Self-Propelled
by Shannon O’Neill, M.A. While training for my first long distance race, I can safely say I was one of few who thought it was a good idea. Many looked at me with confusion while others simply asked, “Why?” Like
Listening vs. Attending
by Ennio Ammendola, M.A. Anywhere you work, anywhere you go to school, and at any party you are present, there is almost always someone that asks, in the middle of a conversation, “Are you listening to me?” There are two
Dental Discomfort
by Brooke Guttenberg, M.S. After a long week at work I was happy to finally settle into the weekend. A few hours into Friday night I noticed a pulsing in my tooth. I decided to ignore it because I did
The Pig and the Cow
by Jennifer Shindman, M.S. The following story is taken from Robert Wubbolding’s book entitled, “Understanding Reality Therapy.” It is told by a man who was driving on a winding country road. “It was a warm summer day and the motorists
Time Wasted by Injustice Collecting
by Kristen Tobias, M.A. I was recently introduced to the term “injustice collecting.” This catchy locution refers to the act of creating and maintaining a mental list of wrongs committed by others. A preoccupation with fairness or rightness drives these
Doing What You Feel Like Doing and Doing What You Want To Do
by William Taboas, M.A. Albert Ellis would emphasize that there is a pronounced difference between “doing what you feel like doing” and “doing what you want to do”. That is, the prior is emotion driven, where the latter is goal
Thinking in Extremes
by Brooke Guttenberg, M.S. ‘Cause the good ole days weren’t Always good And tomorrow ain’t as bad as it seems’ -Billy Joel, ‘83 The other day I was listening to the one and only Billy Joel, and a song lyric
Once I Just Get this Done, Everything Will be… Perfect?
by Jennifer Shindman, M.S. Have you ever said to yourself, “once (fill in the blank) happens, everything will be better/great/perfect?” Once I get through this day, everything will be great. There is so much inherently wrong with this way of
Read the Writing on the Wall
by Deniz Sidali, M.A. I constantly hear friends lamenting about failed relationships. I wonder if ruminating about the past is a way to seek closure on a chapter of their life that ended badly. Or, maybe dwelling on failed relationships
The Fluctuation of Rules
by Shannon O’Neill, M.A. Imagine the rules you use to navigate the world around you. What are some characteristics that make up these rules? Are they based on emotion or logic? Are they rigid or flexible? Do the rules apply to you alone